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Sudan cholera outbreak kills 172 in one week 27 May 2025 - 03:40 pm

Port Sudan, Sudan: Sudan's health ministry reported on Tuesday a spike in cholera cases in the war-torn country, with 2,700 infections and 172...

EU chief slams Israel's 'abhorrent' strikes on Gaza civilian sites 27 May 2025 - 03:16 pm

Brussels, Belgium: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen denounced as "abhorrent" Israel's deadly wave of strikes on civilian facilities in Gaza including a...

Huge explosion reported at China chemical plant 27 May 2025 - 03:11 pm

Beijing: A large explosion at a chemical plant in eastern China on Tuesday caused giant plumes of smoke to rise from the building,...

France detains more than 20 suspects over crypto kidnap bids: source close to case 27 May 2025 - 02:40 pm

Paris: France has arrested more than 20 people over two recent kidnapping plots targeting crypto traders in Paris and another bid in western...

Brunei sultan in Kuala Lumpur hospital for 'fatigue' 27 May 2025 - 02:11 pm

Kuala Lumpur: Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah was admitted to the National Heart Institute in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday due to fatigue, the Malaysian...

UN in the dark over Gaza aid group deliveries 27 May 2025 - 01:54 pm

Geneva: The United Nations said on Tuesday that it had no information on whether a US-backed aid group for Gaza had actually delivered...

EU adopts CO2 targets reprieve for car industry 27 May 2025 - 01:43 pm

Brussels, Belgium: EU countries gave final approval on Tuesday to a reprieve for European carmakers over new emission targets, as they seek to...

NZ teen dies after taking part in rugby-inspired social media craze 27 May 2025 - 12:53 pm

Sydney: A teenager has died in New Zealand after taking part in a rugby-inspired social media craze that sees participants sprint and crash...

Developing nations face 'tidal wave' of China debt: report 27 May 2025 - 11:39 am

Sydney: The world's poorest nations face a "tidal wave of debt" as repayments to China hit record highs in 2025, an Australian think-tank...

Nepali 'Everest Man' breaks own record with 31st summit 27 May 2025 - 10:46 am

Kathmandu: A 55-year-old Nepali climber dubbed "EverestMan" reached the peak of the world's highest mountain for a record 31st time on Tuesday, more...

Liverpool car ramming puts 27 in hospital, police rule out terrorism 27 May 2025 - 09:13 am

Liverpool: A car rammed into a packed crowd celebrating Liverpool's Premier League title victory on Monday leaving 27 people hospitalised, but police said...

In Japan, two Yubari melons sell for 1 million yen (or $7,000) 27 May 2025 - 12:16 am

A pair of Yubari melons, the so-called king of Hokkaido's summer fruit, were purchased for 1 million yen in this year's first auction...

European stocks rise after US President Trump postpones EU tariffs 27 May 2025 - 12:01 am

Brussels: European stocks closed higher Monday, recovering from the previous session's losses, after US President Donald Trump postponed the imposing of 50 percent...

Sweden summons Israeli ambassador to protest blocking aid to Gaza 26 May 2025 - 11:33 pm

Stockholm: Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced Monday that his government will summon the Israeli ambassador to protest the refusal to allow aid...

Israel "must" lift Gaza blockade, allow unimpeded aid European Council president 26 May 2025 - 11:29 pm

Brussels: European Council President Antonio Costa on Monday urged Israel to lift its blockade of Gaza and allow "immediate, safe and unimpeded" humanitarian...

Car rams into fans celebrating Liverpool's Premier League victory 26 May 2025 - 10:32 pm

London: A car rammed into a crowd in Liverpool city center on Monday during celebrations marking Liverpool Football Club's Premier League victory. The...